One of Austria’s most promising young swimmers has been banned for 12 months for failing a doping test after winning four gold medals at the national championships in July. The Austrian Anti-Doping Legal Committee says Sebastian Steffan has tested positive for heptaminol, a blood booster that improves cardiac contraction. The 20-year-old Steffan’s biggest international success is winning gold in the 200-meter individual medley at the 2015 European Games in Baku. Steffan can appeal his suspension within four weeks. For all the latest Sports News, download Indian Express App

Source: Indian Express November 06, 2017 18:55 UTC